Flames sign first-round draft pick Sean Monahan

No surprise — the Calgary Flames have signed first-round pick Sean Monahan.
The centre, taken sixth overall at the National Hockey League draft last month in New Jersey, has agreed to an entry-level contract that carries an annual average value of $1.78 million (if he earns all bonuses).
General manager Jay Feaster, since selecting the 18-year-old, has maintained that the kid will get a long look at main camp. And Monahan himself says he expects to push for an NHL job this fall.
“Getting Sean signed prior to rookie camp and main camp has always been our priority and we are very pleased to have him in the fold,” Feaster said in a statement. “From our very first interaction with him, Sean has demonstrated a seriousness of purpose and a steadfast resolve to be the very best player he can be, and his character and work ethic have continued to shine through in his preparation this summer. Not only is Sean a very good hockey player, but he is a great person as well.
“He had a solid showing at our recent development Camp, and as we shared with him afterward, we look forward to watching him play at our rookie tournament in Penticton and then attempt to compete for a spot at main Camp in Calgary.”
The Flames’ other first-round picks — right-winger Emile Poirier and left-winger Morgan Klimchuk — remain unsigned, as does restricted free agent T.J. Brodie.

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